Doors for Perimeter Safety Guards

A removable panel is a fixed guard under EN ISO 14120: it can only be removed with a tool, and only when the machine is at a standstill. A machine guard door is a movable guard: it opens without a tool but is linked to an interlocking system that stops the machine before access is possible. The right choice depends on how frequently operators need to access the protected area, as determined by the Risk Assessment under EN ISO 12100: infrequent access calls for a removable panel; regular access requires a safety door.

Yes. Satech machine guard doors use Mix&Match posts, drilled on three sides, which are compatible with every system in the range: ImpactGuard, AdaptaGuard, EasyGuard, FastGuard and BlueGuard. Mix&Match posts are immediately recognisable as the only posts with holes — standard EasyGuard posts have none. This compatibility allows a door to be added to any existing perimeter without replacing structural elements already in place.

Satech machine guard doors are compatible with the full range of Satech locking systems, from low-PLr devices up to Type 4 Safety Switches. The correct performance level (PLr) is determined by the Risk Assessment under EN ISO 13849 and EN ISO 14119: the higher the risk, the higher the required performance level. Our Technical Office is available to advise on the right locking system for your application.

Under EN ISO 14120 and the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, a machine guard door must open outward from the protected area to allow rapid evacuation in an emergency. Exceptions are only permitted where layout constraints justify it and the Risk Assessment allows — in which case emergency release devices operable from inside are mandatory.

Yes. All Satech machine guard doors allow the handle to be fitted on the left or right to suit the layout. The opening direction must always comply with normative requirements: the door must open outward from the protection perimeter to allow rapid evacuation, as defined by the Risk Assessment under EN ISO 12100.

Satech standard machine guard doors are available in multiple widths to suit different layout requirements. For applications requiring wider access — for AGV transit, forklifts or large equipment — sliding gates or custom solutions are available through CustomGuard. Our Technical Office is available to size the right access point for your specific needs.

Components are supplied in labelled kits including the assembly instructions. For machine guard doors with interlocked safety systems, the instructions also cover electrical connection and device adjustment. Once installed, the door must be checked to confirm the locking system operates correctly before commissioning, in line with the requirements of EN ISO 14119.

The key reference standards for machine guard doors are EN ISO 14120 (design and selection of fixed and movable guards), EN ISO 14119 (design and selection of interlocking devices associated with guards) and EN ISO 13849 (safety of control systems). Conformity with these standards must be documented in the machine technical file under the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. For a full overview of applicable standards, visit our reference safety standards page.

No. Satech machine guard doors, like all systems in the range, are designed for use in industrial indoor environments. The standard powder coating is suited to enclosed spaces such as production halls and warehouses. For specific finishing or protection requirements, custom treatments are available through CustomGuard.